Fun filled summer

So even though the weather decided to turn stormy we made the most of it. We started with a divine dinner at Rocco including their amazing churros. Then went along the following day to the second Auckland Taste Festival and it was fantastic. We noticed alot of these three ingredients duck, beetroot and goats cheese. Our favourite meals were:

Dish 1 - Dine by Peter Gordon - Pan-seared scallops with pickled leeks, Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, chorizo caramel and heilala vanilla dressing.

Dish 3 - Euro - Veal rump with parsnip puree roasted fennel, zucchini & orange jus.

Dish 3 - Harbourside - Rose pannacotta, strawberry & pistachio salad, orange blossom dressing.

There were many other delightful tastings as well at Bracu, Prego, Toto, Clooney and Mudbrick.

Then it was off to see the fabulous Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Civic theatre. The crowd were so much fun with several hairy men dressed in fishnets and heels. I have not been to a play/sing along show before and I have to say it was alot of fun doing the time warp with a massive crowd. We were also lucky enough to be sitting next to George Henare a well respected thespian in NZ. If that was not enough we also had the creator Richard O'Brien as narrator so it was a very special show.

We then went for a much needed bite at Tanuki's cave a must stop for locals and visitors alike.

The following day we headed out for a big breakfast/lunch at Verona's on our way we witnessed some falling angels very dramatic and luckily no cars beneath as they fell to earth.

Then I had to say farewell to Regan after an amazing weekend of fun.